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| Born | September 22, 1791 • London • Newington • England • (Birthday in 6 days) |
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| Died | August 25, 1867 (aged 75) • Richmond upon Thames • England |
| Awards And Honors | Copley Medal (1838) • Copley Medal (1832) |
| Subjects Of Study | Faraday effect • Faraday’s law of induction • Faraday’s laws of electrolysis • benzene • chlorine • condensation • diamagnetism • electrolysis • electromagnetic induction • electromagnetism • halocarbon • static electricity • electric generator • electric motor |
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- Faraday turned down offers to become president of the Royal Society twice.
- Faraday invented the rubber balloon while experimenting with gases.
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